First of all, you can narrow down your search by deciding if a plug-in hybrid suits your needs well, or if a conventional 'self-charging' hybrid would be a better option. If you can charge a car at home (i.e. have off-road parking with access to electricity) and most of your journeys are local, a plug-in hybrid sounds like a good option. In which case, your shortlist is pretty strong. We'd recommend the Skoda Superb as it's an extremely comfortable choice that represents excellent value for money, but the BMW 330e is more enjoyable to drive. If you're not in a position to charge a car at home, go for the Lexus ES 300h.